Contemplative Practice, Materialism, and the Buddha Dharma with Andy Karr

How to Support the Show! - Head on over to patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism and become a member. - Follow us on Instagram or Facebook- Subscribe on YouTube- Implement any of the topics covered on the show and write me about your experience!This weeks conversation is with Buddhist scholar, author, and photographer, Andy Karr. As a former student of the legendary meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa; Andy has gone on to share the teachings of the Buddha all across the world. From cofounding the first Shambhala center in Paris to teaching at the Gampo Abbey Monastery College, Andy is most known for his well articulated teachings on Contemplative practice and dharma art. His newest book, 'Into The Mirror' released in the Spring of 2023 and serves as a foundation to the themes covered in this show. andykarrauthor.comSHOW TOPICS- What is a Contemplative Practice?- Different Methods of Contemplation- The Issue with Getting Caught In Concepts- Spiritual Materialism- Limitations of Materialism- What is Samsara?- The Three Vehicles to Liberation- The Outer and Inner Journeys- Different Approaches to Contemplating Emptiness- Letting Go of Self Cherishing- Stages of Compassion- The Paramitas